Odisha State

Q. Consider the following statements: 1. In 1855, Henry Ricketts, the Commissioner of Odisha Division proposed the merger of Sambalpur with the Odisha Division. 2. In 1868, Sir Stafford Northcote, the Secretary of state for India, held the view that the Odia speaking areas should be grouped into a single administrative unit. Which of the following is/are correct?

A
Only 2
B
Only 1
C
Both 1 and 2
D
None of the above

Correct Answer

Both 1 and 2

More Questions on Odisha

  • Q. Harishpur, the region of first British settlement is in
    A)Pipili
    B)Balasore
    C)Jagatsinghpur
    D)Dhamara
    Answer: Jagatsinghpur
  • Q. Which of the following dynasties has a prominent presence in the history of Sambalpur District?
    A)Chalukya Dynasty
    B)Ganga Dynasty
    C)Somavamshi
    D)Chauhan Dynasty
    Answer: Somavamshi
  • Q. How many times Smt Nandini Satpathy had been the Chief Minister of Odisha?
    A)Thrice
    B)Once
    C)Twice
    D)Four times
    Answer: Twice
  • Q. Dharitri newspaper was first published in the year
    A)1901
    B)1866
    C)1974
    D)2000
    Answer: 1974
  • Q. Balasore, Bhadrak parts of Jajpur Agricultural districts constitute to which Agro-climatic zone?
    A)North Eastern Coastal Plain
    B)North Western Plateau
    C)North Eastern Ghat
    D)Eastern Ghat High Land
    Answer: North Eastern Coastal Plain
  • Q. The other name of Sileru river is
    A)Machkund
    B)Salandi
    C)Baitarani
    D)Kolab
    Answer: Machkund
  • Q. What was the language of the Charya literature written in ancient Odisha?
    A)Sanskrit
    B)Pali
    C)Magadhi
    D)Prakrit
    Answer: Prakrit
  • Q. Who among the following freedom fighter was also a prolific writer?
    A)Krishnabala Sen
    B)Sarala Devi
    C)Malati Devi
    D)Rama Devi
    Answer: Sarala Devi
  • Q. Which of the following sanctuaries is also known as Nalabana Bird Sanctuary?
    A)Gahirmatha
    B)Chilika
    C)Bhitarkanika
    D)Badrama
    Answer: Chilika
  • Q. The original chitrakars of Pattachitra painting usually come from which district of Odisha?
    A)Puri
    B)Gajapati
    C)Ganjam
    D)Keonjhar
    Answer: Puri
  • Q. Consider the following about Chandipur Beach 1. It is situated in Puri district. 2. It is famous for huge water recession of upto 4km during ebb tide. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Both 1 and 2
    D)None of these
    Answer: Only 2
  • Q. Which among the following cyclone have hit Odisha in 2018?
    A)Cyclone Hudhud
    B)Cyclone Titli
    C)Cyclone Viyaru
    D)Cyclone Phailin
    Answer: Cyclone Titli
  • Q. Lateritic soil is not found in which Agro-climatic zone?
    A)South Eastern Ghat
    B)Eastern Ghat High Land
    C)Western Central Table Land
    D)Mid Central Table Land
    Answer: Eastern Ghat High Land
  • Q. Dalkhai Dance is performed during
    A)Dussehra
    B)Phagun Puni
    C)Bhaijiuntia
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. Dhap Dance is performed in
    A)Kosal
    B)Bargarh
    C)Puri
    D)Both (A) and (B)
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. Which of the following regions of Odisha is famous for its jewellery work?
    A)Puri
    B)Berhampur
    C)Ganjam
    D)Rasulgarh
    Answer: Berhampur
  • Q. The district of Odisha which has the lowest Scheduled tribe population in the state as per Census 2011, is
    A)Ganjam
    B)Puri
    C)Nabarangpur
    D)Gajapati
    Answer: Puri
  • Q. What is the Total Recorded Forest area of Odisha as per India State of Forest Report, 2017?
    A)61,204.17 sq km
    B)51,345 sq km
    C)75,146.18 sq km
    D)81,416.17 sq km
    Answer: 61,204.17 sq km
  • Q. Which project is based on Brahmani river?
    A)Baitarani
    B)Rengali
    C)Anandpur
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. Surendra Sai revolted against the Britishers in 1833 from which region of Odisha?
    A)Cuttack
    B)Puri
    C)Keonjhar
    D)Sambalpur
    Answer: Sambalpur

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